Production plans & breakdowns · Core

Storyboard

Also called: boards

ELI5

A sequence of drawn or designed frames planning action, composition and shot progression.

“The deck should use the storyboard consistently rather than as decoration.”

This names a document, asset or development step that can appear in a pitch package.

Why it matters: Tells you what document, visual asset or file someone is asking for or reviewing.

AnimaticA storyboard uses sequential still frames; an animatic times those frames with temporary motion or sound.
Shot listA storyboard visualises shots in sequence; a shot list records required shots without necessarily drawing them.
Agency storyboardThe search label “boards” can route to both entries.
Animation storyboardThe search label “boards” can route to both entries.
Shooting boardA shooting board is a production-specific storyboard.

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